Dr. Melissa Springstead Cahill, PsyD, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, #47113
ABOUT:
Dr. Melissa Springstead is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience teaching, tutoring and providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families. Often time students in today’s world feel overwhelmed with all that is expected of them. Between academics, extracurricular activities, social and family obligations, students (and parents) often feel burnt-out. This can lead to future problems with depression, alcohol and drug use, relational problems, anxiety, etc. Melissa works with the child, adolescent and parents to help provide balance in their lives. Using specific techniques and approaches help students to maximize their time in order to live a well- balanced life leading to future success and achievements of dreams!
While Melissa works with children, adolescents and young adults, of all academic levels, she specializes in working with those who struggle academically due to a learning disability and other various educational barriers. Along with individual and family psychotherapy services, Melissa offers school consultations and observations. She finds collaborating with teachers, school staff and other service providers, a child / adolescent is able to have easier successes in their academics which can have a positive impact on their emotional / behavioral health.
If you're looking for balance, support with academics, and/or guidance through a challenging situation, call or email Melissa to schedule a consultation.
EDUCATION:
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
Major: Psy.D Marriage and Family Therapy
Psy.D, Winter 2016
Dissertation: ANCHORED: A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Rossier School of Education
Major: Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Masters, May 2006
California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Charter School of Education
Major: Masters in Special Education, Mild / Moderate Credential with a
Resource Certificate - Completion of Six courses, Summer & Fall 2002
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
School of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Major: Social Sciences with an emphasis in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Fall 2001
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (CAMFT)
San Gabriel Valley CAMFT Executive Board Member 2014 - present
Young and Healthy Executive Board Member
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
University of Southern California Alumni Association
Delta Gamma Alumni Association
Professional Certification
Winter 2017 Trauma Informed Excellence, Coldspring Center for Social and Health Innovation
Spring 2010 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified Instructor, Crisis Prevention Institute
SERVICES:
- Individual, Family and Group Psychotherapy
- Teacher and parents trainings and workshops
- Parent Consultation
- School Consultation
- In-Home Services (Within 10 mile radius of office in Pasadena. Please inquire about outside the area)
RATE:
- 20 minute complimentary consultation
- $190 for 50 minute session
- $500 for trainings and speaking engagements
CONTACT:
626.437.5583
drmelissa@anchorcounselingpasadena.com